Carbon Debt Member 3 Member For: 17y 6m 13d Posted 02/12/07 09:19 AM Share Posted 02/12/07 09:19 AM Hi Guys, I have an May 06 tornado with 22000km. I've noticed cracks appearing on the mags in what appears to be the protecting coating of the mag. It's on all 4 four, the leading edge on the drivers side and the trailing edge of the passanger side. This rules out any "pick ups" from the road. Any thoughts or ideas would be appriciated Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 2m 28d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 02/12/07 09:21 AM Share Posted 02/12/07 09:21 AM have you had anyone detail your car recently, maybe they cleaned your wheels with an abrasive brush? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-603419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 5m 22d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 02/12/07 09:39 AM Share Posted 02/12/07 09:39 AM Travel on gravel roads much? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-603429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 5m 27d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 02/12/07 10:58 AM Share Posted 02/12/07 10:58 AM My GTP copies have the same on one of the rims. Bought them second hand so not sure what has caused it at all.Im still curious to see what causes it though. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-603457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Debt Member 3 Member For: 17y 6m 13d Posted 04/12/07 11:01 PM Author Share Posted 04/12/07 11:01 PM XF Falcon said: My GTP copies have the same on one of the rims. Bought them second hand so not sure what has caused it at all.Im still curious to see what causes it though.Thanks for the feedback. No I don't travel on gravel roads, which might explain the marks on the leading edge, but they are on the trailing edge on the other side of the car. In other words as you look at the mag the marks come from the clockwise side of the spoke. ?? Is that as clear mud or what. As for detailing, I have just aquired the vehicle 3 months ago, so that side of its history I'm not sure about. There is surposed to be a mag repair/reconditioning place in Malaga so I will go and get their opion. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-604660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko117 Member 67 Member For: 19y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/12/07 11:08 PM Share Posted 04/12/07 11:08 PM those marks are corosion under the clear. its oxidisation on the alloy. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-604664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Monty Member 513 Member For: 17y 10m 12d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 05/12/07 06:07 AM Share Posted 05/12/07 06:07 AM Trust Wilkos word, he repairs wheels for a living..BTW wilko, wheels look great, thanks again!To the O.P, they probably need re-clear coating...P.M Wilko he'll look after you.Gav wilko117 said: those marks are corosion under the clear. its oxidisation on the alloy. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-604769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA-PHOON Member 67 Member For: 20y 4m 13d Posted 06/12/07 10:57 AM Share Posted 06/12/07 10:57 AM (edited) I had something similar on the same wheels from my 2004 BA Typhoon. All forur wheels were replaced under warranty after 3 developed cracks in the clear coat - but mine were on the grey painted area - not on the front machined face. They weren't really cracks either - that's how they started but then they flaked off and left no clear coat on a patch about the size of a 10 cent or 20 cent piece.I think there have been others who suffered the same as mine since FPV seemed to know a bit about the probelm when the service guys placed the call to them....found a photo Edited 06/12/07 11:05 AM by BA-PHOON Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-605421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 06/12/07 01:40 PM Share Posted 06/12/07 01:40 PM wilko117 said: those marks are corosion under the clear. its oxidisation on the alloy.He is correct . You need to sort it out or it will get worse. Is it still under warranty? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-605497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbundy Member 243 Member For: 20y 10m 12d Location: W.A Posted 06/12/07 05:59 PM Share Posted 06/12/07 05:59 PM Carbon Debt said: Hi Guys, I have an May 06 tornado with 22000km. I've noticed cracks appearing on the mags in what appears to be the protecting coating of the mag. It's on all 4 four, the leading edge on the drivers side and the trailing edge of the passanger side. This rules out any "pick ups" from the road. Any thoughts or ideas would be appriciatedThe cracks in the coating on the leading edge could be from small rocks and sand flicked up by passing traffic the reason it is on the trailing side on the passengers side is the wheels have been rotated well that's my theory and that's all it is a theory hahaha Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/40288-cracks-on-fpv-mags-any-one-else-had-this/#findComment-605517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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